Argylle
Teaser poster
Directed byMatthew Vaughn
Written byJason Fuchs
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Richmond
Edited by
Music byLorne Balfe
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • February 2, 2024 (2024-02-02)
Running time
139 minutes[1]
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$200 million[2]

Argylle is an upcoming spy action comedy film directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, and written by Jason Fuchs. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Argylle is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 2, 2024, by Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films, and on Apple TV+ at an undetermined date.

Premise

Elly Conway, an introverted spy novelist who seldom leaves her home, is drawn into the real world of espionage when the plots of her books get a little too close to the activities of a sinister underground syndicate. When Aiden, an undercover spy, shows up to save her from being kidnapped or killed, Elly and her beloved cat Alfie are plunged into a covert world where nothing, and no one, is what it seems.[3]

Cast

Production

Argylle was announced in June 2021, with Matthew Vaughn attached to direct and produce for Marv Studios.[9] The ensemble cast was announced in the following months, and it was reported that the script was written by Jason Fuchs based on the yet-to-be-released novel by first-time author Elly Conway.[4] Dua Lipa stars in the film and will provide original music for the title track and score.[10][11]

In August 2021, Apple TV+ bought the rights to the film for $200 million.[12] Vaughn said the COVID-19 pandemic gave him the time to work on the film.[13] He describes it as his ode to 1980s action thrillers like Die Hard and Lethal Weapon. When asked about casting Cavill, he said: "I needed someone who was born to play Bond — which Henry is — and then nick him before Bond did. He plays a larger-than-life action hero with a wink. It's very different from Kingsman."[14] Principal photography began that same month in London with cinematographer George Richmond, and took place across various locations in Europe.[9][15][16] The production used studios in Greenford, Park Royal, and Bovingdon to shoot the film. Background shots were filmed in Greece and the United States.[17]

Authorship

The Hollywood Reporter questioned the identity of first-time author Elly Conway, whose book is the basis of the film, as the only evidence of her existence include an Instagram account with no posts and a two-line bio that says she resides in the United States. They also pointed out that her name is spelled differently, as Ellie, on the website of the publisher Penguin Random House, and said their attempts to contact her, her publicist, and her talent agent were unsuccessful.[18] The trailer reveals the film's protagonist, also named Elly Conway, is in fact the in-universe author of the Argylle novels.[5] A number of social media users attempted to identify Conway, with some speculating that it is American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift who wrote the book with Conway as her pen name, based on several references associating Swift with Argylle; Vaughn debunked the theory, stating Conway is not related to Swift, though Swift influenced the use of a Scottish Fold in the film.[19][20][21]

Release

In June 2023, it was announced that the film would be released in theaters on February 2, 2024, by Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films, before releasing on Apple TV+ at an undetermined date.[22][23]

Future

Sequels

In July 2021, it was stated that Argylle is intended to serve as the start of a franchise consisting of at least a trilogy of films.[4] In March 2022, it was confirmed that the first film will be followed by two sequels to complete a film trilogy.[24] In October 2023, Vaughn confirmed plans to create additional movies, while stating that the second movie will be based on the first Argylle novel.[25] Vaughn later confirmed that the second film will be based on the first novel,[25] with the plot exploring the origins of Argylle becoming a spy; while the third movie will follow additional installments of the book series.[26]

Shared universe

In October 2023, Matthew Vaughn announced that he is working on an untitled spy centered-universe through his Marv Studios. The filmmaker stated that it will include the Kingsman franchise, the Argylle films, and an unnamed third franchise; while the plan is to have each of these culminate in a crossover at some point in the future.[25]

References

  1. ↑ "Argylle (12A)". BBFC. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (November 7, 2023). "Killers of the Flower Moon Box Office: Is Martin Scorsese's $200 Million Epic a Hit or Flop?". Variety.
  3. ↑ Paur, Joey (September 26, 2023). "Teaser Trailer For Matthew Vaughn's New Spy Thriller ARGYLLE Featuring an All-Star Cast". Geek Tyrant. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wiseman, Andreas (July 8, 2021). "Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Dua Lipa, Samuel L. Jackson, John Cena, Catherine O'Hara Set For New Matthew Vaughn Spy Franchise Argylle". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Bumbray, Chris (September 26, 2023). "Argylle: Matthew Vaughn's Henry Cavill spy flick gets a teaser ahead of tomorrow's trailer". JoBlo. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Argylle Production Notes". Getty Images. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Ritman, Alex (November 3, 2021). "Rob Delaney Joins Matthew Vaughn's All-Star Spy Thriller Argylle (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  8. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 8, 2022). "Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi And Paul Ready Round Out Cast Heart Of Stone Starring Gal Gadot For Netflix & Skydance". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  9. 1 2 Marc, Christopher (June 1, 2021). "Exclusive: Director Matthew Vaughn's Next Film Will Be Argyle For Marv Films". The Ronin. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Dua Lipa to Make Acting Debut in All-Star Spy Thriller Argylle". The Hollywood Reporter. July 8, 2021. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  11. ↑ Yossman, K.J. (July 8, 2021). "Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson, Bryce Dallas Howard Among A-List Cast for Matthew Vaughn's Spy Thriller Argylle". Variety. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  12. ↑ Kroll, Justin; Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 4, 2021). "Apple Lands Matthew Vaughn's Star-Studded Spy Film Argylle In Massive Package Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  13. ↑ Davids, Brian (December 24, 2021). "Matthew Vaughn on The King's Man, the Future of Kingsman and Reuniting with Henry Cavill". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  14. ↑ Hibberd, James (November 10, 2021). "Why Henry Cavill Basically Already Is James Bond". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  15. ↑ Daniels, Nia (August 23, 2021). "Henry Cavill begins UK shoot on Apple spy thriller Argylle, from Matthew Vaughn". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  16. ↑ Weintraub, Steve (August 26, 2021). "John Cena on Vacation Friends, Balancing the Crazy with Heart, and Matthew Vaughn's Spy Movie Argylle". Collider. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  17. ↑ "issue one thousand two hundred sixty-one" (PDF). Production Weekly. August 26, 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 29, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  18. ↑ Abramovitch, Seth (September 15, 2022). "Mystery Enshrouds Author Behind Henry Cavill Spy Thriller Argylle". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 15, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  19. ↑ Hoepfner, Fran (January 16, 2024). "Taylor Swift Did Not Write the Argylle Book, So Why Do Swifties Think She Did?". Vulture. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  20. ↑ Nguyen, Sophia (January 9, 2024). "Taylor Swift didn't write 'Argylle.' So who did?". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  21. ↑ Stern, Marlow (January 16, 2024). "'Argylle' Director Shoots Down Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theory". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  22. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (June 15, 2023). "Matthew Vaughn's Argylle Sets 2024 Theatrical Release Date". Variety. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  23. ↑ Richards, Bailey; Hatcher, Kirsty (September 28, 2023). "Dua Lipa Shines as Golden Seductress in First Trailer for Spy Thriller Argylle". People.com. Dotdash Meredith. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  24. ↑ Mendelsohn, Jon (March 8, 2022). "Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa Dance Together in First Image From Matthew Vaughn's Spy Thriller 'Argylle'". Collider. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  25. 1 2 3 Northrup, Ryan (October 19, 2023). "Kingsman Spy Movie Universe Could Include Argylle & Mysterious Third Franchise". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  26. ↑ Graham, Jamie (January 2, 2024). "Argylle director Matthew Vaughn wants the film to have two sequels". GamesRadar / Total Film. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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